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Our Mission

Tampa CPA Firm Serving Clients Since 1988

At Strategis our mission is to ensure the richest client experience every time. This is accomplished by creating a firm culture steeped in innovation and excitement around offering unique solutions and dedicated advisory services that enable our clients to make more money and ensure long-term financial security—while spending less time dealing with complex compliance work.—Blain Sanford, CPA-CEO

Our Story

Specializing in Professional Service Businesses- We Bring Accounting Out of the Fog and Into the Cloud.

Our Team

We are a team of dedicated professionals, committed to delivering accounting solutions with exceptional client service. We invite you to contact us directly and look forward to getting to know you on a personal level

Blain Sanford, CPA

CEO & Founding Shareholder

Blain is the founding shareholder of Strategis CPAs & Consultants—formed in 1988 to help business owners take control of their life and their business. Blain maintains a focus on helping clients apply technology and strategic planning to accomplish their personal and business goals. Blain earned a BS in Accounting from Missouri State University and is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Trinity Cafe which serves 250 meals a day, seven days a week to the homeless and working poor of Tampa.

Sylvie Cote-Hasegawa, CPA

Shareholder

Sylvie joined Strategis in 2006 and became a shareholder in 2015. Sylvie excels at helping small business owners effectively implement tax planning opportunities and minimize their tax burden. She earned a MS in Accounting from the University of Tampa, a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Concordia University, a BA in Accounting from St. Leo University, and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Sylvie supports various and served on her church’s Finance Council. More than anything, Sylvie enjoys spending time with her family.

Karen A. Sanford

Office Manager/QuickBooks Specialist

Karen joined the Strategis team in 1988. As Office Manager and QuickBooks Specialist, Karen performs internal accounting and administrative functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and QuickBooks setup, implementation and consulting. She earned a BS in Office Administration from Northern Illinois University and is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Outside of the office, Karen enjoys bible study and scrapbooking.

Christina L. Davis

Tax Manager

Tina joined the Strategis team in 2009. As a Tax Accountant, she specializes in providing support for all aspects of tax compliance and financial accounting and has more than thirty years of professional experience, working with both local and national accounting firms in the Tampa Bay area. Tina earned a BS in Accounting from Florida State University and is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. In her free time, Tina volunteers at Hillsborough County Public Schools and enjoys the beach, reading, cooking and spending time with family.

Sarah E. Knight

Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Sarah joined Strategis in 2012. Her responsibilities at the firm include bookkeeping and accounting for individuals and businesses as well as assisting with administrative duties and social media marketing. Sarah earned a BS in Marketing from the University of Central Florida College of Business Administration. She also received a tax preparer certification from the H&R Block income tax course and is certified in QuickBooks Online. In her free time, Sarah enjoys the beach, crafting, baking and spending time with friends and family.

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What our Clients are saying...

For over 16 years, Strategis has been my most trusted advisor in my capacity as president and CEO of the company. We engaged the services of Strategis during the start-up phase of our logistics business formation and have never looked back. Karen and Blain Sanford, their partner and staff are and remain an invaluable resource to our company and there is no question that our success is a direct result of their services and guidance. I highly recommend Strategis to any company or individual looking for a group with uncompromising ability and integrity.

For over 15 years, Strategis has been a vital aspect of my specialty medical center’s growth and financial success. Blain and his team have advised and guided me through a 5-fold increase in revenues and overall business transactions, including acquisitions of outside assets, the purchasing of two buildings, and the hiring of dozens of employees. The personal relationship I have with Blain, Sylvie and the rest of the staff allows us quick access for simple questions while more complex issues are handled thoughtfully and carefully. They understand my business and personal goals and have become one of the most important aspects of my overall success.

I have trusted Strategis with my personal and business accounting and tax needs for almost thirty years. Always with their eye on the future, Blain and his staff have guided my back office processes as my business has grown from a start up to a mature small business. Even though I am located in Texas and Strategis in Florida, our relationship is seamless. Their integrity, knowledge and trustworthiness is beyond reproach. I count Blain not only as a great friend, but also my most trusted advisor.